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YB62 EJX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,549 mi
Last recorded93,549 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 EJX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 93,549 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2026 93,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi broken making rear section loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,602 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 65,873 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,059 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,962 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 44,702 miles

park brake 16%

rear tyres worn to near limit

Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,832 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 28,849 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 25,355 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 25,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 18,911 miles

engine undertrays and under bonnet plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2016 18,911 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

engine undertrays and under bonnet plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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YB62 EJX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB62 EJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB62 EJX registered?

YB62 EJX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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